Western Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) The Messenger March 13, 2018 In Essentials...Unity In Non-Essentials...Liberty In All Things Charity Please get your articles in by Monday at Noon so it will be in the 2nd & 4th Tuesday Newsletter. MESSAGE FROM REV. BRENT POMEROY When was the last time you really felt welcomed? When was the last time someone made you feel like they were honestly glad to see you? It doesn't happen that often but when it does it's something you remember. There is a local BBQ chain in town that has "welcoming" down to a science. As soon as you walk in the door at least one person behind the counter and two or three more workers in the back preparing orders shout out, "Welcome to...(name of restaurant)." And more times than not, when I start walking towards the door to leave I get the same chorus of voices, sometimes two or three in a row saying, "Thank you!" I've visited many of their other locations and the welcome is the same at every one. It's a great company policy. Of course we know the employees are just doing what they have been instructed to do, but it works. It's such a simple gesture, but it's effective. A warm welcome when you walk in and a thank you on your way out creates a very positive experience for their customers. In fact, that kind of positive experience makes a person want to come back, again and again. Here at Western Hills we have a team of greeters and elders who provide a warm welcome to all who enter our doors on Sunday morning. Faithfully and cheerfully they stand at the doors every Sunday to welcome visitors and members with a word, handshake or a hug. These greeters have chosen to be part of this special welcome ministry, but yet it is really a ministry we all share. As those who have been welcomed let's be thoughtful and intentional about welcoming others. After all, it's a very Western Hills thing to do, but more importantly, it's a reflection of the gracious welcome we have all received as disciples of Christ and people of God. A simple "Good morning!" to someone on the way in and a "Good to see you, have a good week," on the way out is all it takes to make a difference. I'll look forward to welcoming all of you next Sunday. I'll see you in church. Brent Inside this Issue Message from Rev. Brent Pomeroy Prayer Concerns Announcements 1 2 3-5 Calendar 6 Honor to Serve & Market Place Mark your Calendar 7 8 Bible Book For March Joshua 1
Please Pray For: Jim Fowler Nancy Woods Robert Bernal Bryan Critchlow Myrna Lorenzana Tania Vasquez Keith & Dot Kolars Ken & Marlene Long Prayer requests for family and friends will be listed for four weeks. If you feel they should be listed longer, please let us know and we will be happy to do so. Birthday s March 2018 Anniversaries March 2018 Visitors 1 Jan Carter 1 Peggy Terrell 6 Rick Ortiz 10 Pam Neuman 10 Cassie (Fox) Steele 11 Nathan Edwards 12 John Miller 13 Bobby Stuever 13 Mava Lou Elliot 16 David Rico 18 Glenda Shipley 21 Valerie Rico 23 Margaret Strowd 26 Ruth Wilson 26 Ron Branstetter 28 Dewey Newbold 31 Valerie Garcia 31 Rev. Dawn Rosignol 7 Carlos & Diane Cortez 20 Earl & Zola Niles 30 Scott & Pat Janke Susan Priel Kim Landry Bernard T. They may not remember what you said, they may not remember what you did, but they will always remember how you made them feel -Maya Angelou Please call the church office with all your updates for the church directory. 210-690-9327 Patty 2
HELP THE FOOD BANK & OPEN TABLE As I mentioned, the WHCC Open Table/Food Bank continues to grow. When we began in September, we served 15 families; yesterday, we served 28 families. It is a blessing for WHCC to be able to serve others. While we have sufficient funds to maintain these two Outreach ministries, we want to ensure that we can continue to provide these services in the future. Our Super Bowl of Caring donations were a shot in the arm for the Food Bank thanks for your generosity. There is a difference in the food, etc. that are needed by the Open Table vs the Food Bank, primarily the size. The following listing is a listing of what can be used. If you prefer, you can make cash contributions. Make your checks out to Western Hills Christian Church and note Open Table or Food Bank. GOOD FRIDAY FISH FRY Donations accepted for the Church Operating Fund Hosted by the Schwab Family 1203 Crumpet San Antonio, TX 78253 Friday, March 30, 2018 Appetizers beginning at 5:30PM RSVP to Tom and Karen Schwab (210) 679-0339 OPEN TABLE Large cans of vegetables, especially green beans Spaghetti Macaroni Rice Noodles Bear Creek Soup Mix (Minestrone) Cream of Chicken Soup, Family size Large cans of tomato sauce Large size chicken broth Cake mix/frosting Tea/Lemonade Coffee Cheese Crackers Coffee, regular and decaf Tea FOODBANK Canned vegetables & fruit Chili Soup Crackers Peanut Butter Sugar Flour Shortening Raman Cereal Oatmeal Beans Spaghetti Macaroni Rice Noodles Thank You to this group that help serve St. P.J. s Children s Home! Are you being called by our Lord to be involved on some level with the Christian Men's Fellowship (CMF) Ministry? As a Member of Western Hills Christian Church, you are automatically a member of CMF! We encourage you to pray about this! If you feel compelled in your heart too, please join us at our next Monthly Meeting - Noon on April 14 at " De Wese's Tip Top Cafe - 2814 Fredericksburg Rd. 78201 (210) 732-0191 for fellowship. Your brothers in Christ, Don, Bernie, Earl, Naman, Alton, Ken, Brent, Norman and Frank (The Regulars) 3
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WANTED: Easter Bunny lover to coordinate the Community Easter Egg Hunt. Duties would include helping to secure filled eggs with treats (eggs provided), ensure that eggs will be hidden on Saturday, March 31, 2018, 10am in three different sections so children may hunt them by age group, then facilitate the collecting of the plastic eggs for future use. Compensation: The undying thankfulness of a caring congregation. WANTED: Outdoor Games Coordinator for the Community Easter Egg Hunt event. Duties include securing volunteers and games to be enjoyed by the neighborhood children after the egg hunt. Prizes and some of the games are available. Compensation: The gratefulness of an overworked youth minister. Let Maggie know of your interest to minister to our children and community. SUMMER CAMP 2018 DATES CYF Conference (finished 9-12th grades) - June 10-16. Eighter's Camp (finished 8th grade) - June 17-23. Chi Rho Camp (finished 5th-7th grades) - July 22-28. Beginner/JRS. Camp (finished 2nd-4th grades) June 26-30. Christian Youth Fellowship: (CYF-High School): SUNDAY s, 5:30PM-7:00PM Chi Rho(6th-8th grades) You have your choice of group time! Sundays, 9:15AM is Sunday School. Sundays, 5:30PM-7:00PM, is fellowship time. Wednesdays, 6:00PM-7:00PM is another fun time to learn and play. Kidtime (4yrs - 5th grade): We meet Wednesdays, 6:00PM-7:00PM. We learn through art, story, games, service, and fun. This semester, we are Super Heroes for God! Free Guitar Lessons Wednesdays, 5:30PM-6:00PM. Anyone in the surrounding community is welcome, any age. If you would like to help maggie teach the basics, she would love the help! This is a great way to praise our God in the middle of the week. Youth-made crosses are still available for sale. All proceeds go to hurricane relief. JOIN US ON THE SECOND ANNUAL BUILDING BRIDGES ALL-AGE MISSION TRIP where we build bridges to relationships! Mark your calendars for Wednesday, July 11 - Monday, July 16, 2018! Everyone is invited on the All-Age Mission trip to Aransas Pass. Youth 6th grade and older may come without a parent. Children 5th grade and younger must bring a parent with them. We will be rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey's destruction. We will need painters, sheetrockers, kitchen coordinator, safety director, food/menu coordinator, etc. If you can only come for the weekend, that is fine as well. The details of cost and registration are coming soon. Please direct feedback and questions to Maggie. 5
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Sunday March 18, 2018 Honored to Serve Sunday March 25, 2018 Sunday April 1, 2018 Sermon Text Worship Leader Bread Elder John 12:20-33 Frank Gloria David Rico Easter Cantata Bernie Frausto Brian Brown TBA Pam Neuman David Rico Deacons Children s Moment Children s Church Acolytes Stewards Team 2 Betty Wright Rev. Maggie, Rorie Saffron White Earl & Lou Critchlow, Myrna Lorenzana Team 2 Jody Campbell Betty Wright, Jeremy Jeremy Burgess Jim Collier, Frank Gloria, Linda Kirk Team 3 Rev. Maggie Rev. Maggie, Sadie Rhianna Burgess Cathy Bee, Ruth Wilson, Linda Kirk EMERGENCY CONTACTS Senior Minister Rev. Brent Pomeroy 210-464-5267 pastor@whccsa.org Youth Minister Rev. Maggie Mossler 830-708-5536 youth@whccsa.org Secretary Patty Blake 210-690-9327 secretary@whccsa.org Board Chair Bryan Edwards 210-530-8105 bedwards4083@satx.rr.com Elder Chair Sharon Newbold 210-647-5350 Prayer Band B Moore 210-492-5284 Lectionary Readings March 18, 2018 Jeremiah 31:31-34 Psalm 51:1-12 or Psalm 119:9-16 Hebrews 5:5-10 John 12:20-33 March 25, 2018 Psalm 118:1-2, 19-29 Mark 11:1-11 or John 12:12-16 April 1, 2018 Acts 10:34-43 or Isaiah 25:6-9 Psalm 118:1-2 14-24 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 or Acts 10:34-43 John 20:1-18 or Mark 16:1-8 Marketplace Catering Doug Critchlow 210-414-6948 c/o Annie Marie s Catering 210-545-2249 Mom s Maid to Order Cleaning, Decluttering, Organizing & Household Needs Pat Janke 512-787-4087 House & Garage Cleaning/ General Organizing & Independent Advocare Consultant/Distributor www advocare/130457732.com health and wellness Supplements Loretta Clayton 210-872-8726 Fire and/or carbon monoxide detectors installed in your home. - someone will be sent out to install them for free (for single-family dwellings only)! Call the Fire Chief s office at 210-207-8400 Real Estate Irene Lime 210-681-8818/cell 210-573-6169 SA Homefinders Buy/Sell & 10% donated of the commission to WHCC Property Management Dianne Cortez 210-535-2059/cell 210-684-7349 Spiros Realty, LLC Health and Wellness Consultations Alternative Health Protection Donna/Bob Gebing 210-521-9111 or NASA Purifiers Air/Car/Heater/Laundry Join/Learn FREE at www.vollara.com Roofing Carlos Cortez 210-696-9812 Cortez Roofing Drywall/Painting/Tree Trimming/General Handyman 7
Western Hills Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) 8535 Huebner Road San Antonio, Texas 78240 Phone: 210-690-9327 Email: westernhills@whccsa.org Check out our website!! www.whccsa.org SUNDAY MORNING SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:15 AM COFFEE CUP 10:00 AM WORSHIP SERVICE 10:40 AM MARK YOUR CALENDAR Mar 29 5:30PM All Youth practice for Easter Sunrise 6:30PM Maundy Thursday Communion Service Mar 30 5:30PM Good Friday Fish Fry @ The Schwabs Mar 31 8:30AM Fundraiser Breakfast 10:00AM Community Easter Egg Hunt and Games Apr 1 Easter Sunday 8:30AM Easter Sunrise Service Led by the Youth & Children 9:30AM Breakfast 10:40AM Easter Celebration Worship May 5 9:00AM-1:00PM Community Garage Sale May 12 BBA Assembly @ Hill Country Christian, Bulverde Jun 18-21 6:00PM-8:00PM Vacation Bible School July 11-16 All-Age Mission Trip to Aransas Pass "We are Disciples of Christ, a movement for wholeness in a fragmented world. As part of the one body of Christ, we welcome all to the Lord's Table as God has welcomed us." 8